GREENS

Salem

#177B4D

RGB 23, 123, 77 · HSL 152°, 68%, 29% · CMYK 81, 0, 37, 52

Salem is #177B4D in HEX — rgb(23, 123, 77), hsl(152°, 68%, 29%), cmyk(81%, 0%, 37%, 52%).

Salem pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 68%, 29%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#177B4D

RGB23, 123, 77

HSL152°, 68%, 29%

HSV152°, 81%, 48%

CMYK81, 0, 37, 52

Decimal1538893

CSS RGBrgb(23, 123, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 68%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Opal Green S26F8

ΔE 3.6 · #157951

Sherwin-Williams

Greenbelt SW6927

ΔE 3.6 · #017244

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 4.1 · #128458

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 2035-20

ΔE 4.4 · #237543

Vista Paint

Hill and Vale K-1255

ΔE 4.7 · #0E7046

PPG

Blarney Stone 1226-7

ΔE 4.9 · #027944

Dunn-Edwards

Irish Beauty DE5685

ΔE 5.3 · #007F59

Kilz

Magical Hummingbird RH120

ΔE 5.7 · #2B834C

Behr

Greensleeves 490D-7

ΔE 6.1 · #2C8B5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Aquadazzle 718

ΔE 6.2 · #006F49

Kobra

Green 35

ΔE 7 · #007856

RAL

Signal Green 6032

ΔE 8.4 · #317F43

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 8.7 · #1E6A43

Valspar

Luscious Green 6010-7

ΔE 10.8 · #238848

IKEA

IKEA195 195

ΔE 13.4 · #286A4C

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 28.6 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#177B4D

#7C1847

Analogous

#187C1B

#177B4D

#18797C

Triadic

#177B4D

#4D187C

#7C4D18

Split-Complementary

#177B4D

#7C1879

#7C1B18

Tetradic

#177B4D

#1B187C

#7C1847

#797C18

Monochromatic

#04150D

#0B3C25

#177B4D

#24BC75

#4FDE9B

Rectangle

#177B4D

#18477C

#7C1847

#7C4D18

Compound

#177B4D

#18797C

#7C1847

#7C1B18

Variations

Lighter

#23B973

#54D197

#A1DEC2

Darker

#11653E

#0A472B

#052A19

Saturation

#3B594B

#187C4D

#0C884E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.28:1

vs Black

3.98:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#177B4D

#676250

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#177B4D

#717155

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#177B4D

#2B7475

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Salem sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#518955

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#177B4D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#3E8E79

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#631B3C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #177B4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #177B4D;

CSS Variable

--color-salem: #177B4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salem': '#177B4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#177B4D] text-[#177B4D]

SCSS

$salem: #177B4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #177B4D?

#177B4D is Salem, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #177B4D warm or cool?

Salem reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Salem?

Salem works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Salem?

Salem pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Salem?

You can download Salem on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Salem?

The hex code is #177B4D. In RGB it's 23, 123, 77, and in HSL it's 152°, 68%, 29%.

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